Stanley Richard Renshaw, beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend passed away at the age of 97 on Friday, November 25, 2022 incident to age.
He was born in Salt Lake City to Ralph Stanley Renshaw and Winifred Motzkus Renshaw. He graduated from West High School and from the University of Utah with a degree in Business Administration. Stan served in the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean War. He married his childhood sweetheart Beth Nielson in the Salt Lake City Temple in 1945.
Stan was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints having served in many callings. He and Beth served two missions for the church in the Philippines. Stan was employed by G.M. Pontiac Motor Division as a Service Representative and by Ford Motor Co. as a Heavy Truck Service Engineer.
Stan believed in God, Family and Country. He was a selfless, usually patient, generous and wise man who enjoyed helping and teaching others.
Stan enjoyed the outdoors and the many years spent at their “cabin” in Star Valley, Wyoming. The cabin was a special place for family and friends who visited, where everyone was welcome and treated to many activities and good times. Everyone who stopped in left with many great memories, a love for Wyoming and especially a love for Stan and Beth.
He is survived by his children, Susan (Brad) Taylor and Stan (Janalee) Renshaw, four grandchildren Christine Anderson (Bradon), Michael Taylor, Stephanie (Blake) Jensen and Adam Renshaw and by two great grandchildren Zachary Anderson and Kandace Anderson. Also survived by his sister Elaine Alexander, brother Jerry Renshaw and dear friend Kwan Wong. Preceded in death by his wife, Beth Renshaw, parents Ralph and Winifred, and three brothers, Roland, Charlie and Eugene.
A viewing will be held Friday, December 2nd from 9:30 am to 10:45 am at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. A Graveside service will follow at the Milton Cemetery at 12:30 pm, 181 N Morgan Valley Dr., Morgan, Utah.
Those who wish to watch the service via Zoom may do so using the following link:
Our family would like to express our gratitude for the care given to our father by the Everest Hospice Health Care Team.
GOAT… no other words! Grandpa you are truly one in a bazillion. You will never be forgotten. Until we see each other again. Love you forever.
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
